West Iron County Middle High School

West Iron County Public Schools
701 GARFIELD AVE
IRON RIVER, MI 49935
407 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
West Iron County High School, located in Iron River, Michigan, serves as a central educational hub for the students of the West Iron County Public Schools district. Situated in the Upper Peninsula, the school fosters a close-knit community environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the development of character. The institution offers a traditional high school curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, West Iron County High School is deeply integrated into the local culture, maintaining a strong sense of school spirit through its athletic programs, extracurricular clubs, and community engagement initiatives. The school focuses on providing a supportive atmosphere where educators work closely with students to meet individual learning needs. By balancing a commitment to core academic standards with opportunities for personal growth, the school aims to cultivate responsible, capable citizens who are well-equipped to contribute to their local community and the broader world.
407
Total Students
25.6
Full-Time Teachers
15.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
55.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    352 (86.5%)
  • Two or More
    26 (6.4%)
  • Hispanic
    24 (5.9%)
  • Black
    4 (1.0%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: West Iron County Public Schools
Phone: (906)265-5184
Website: http://www.westiron.org
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 407
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 197
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 30

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 56
Grade 7 50
Grade 8 64
Grade 9 62
Grade 10 58
Grade 11 57
Grade 12 60
Gender Ratio